Research Assistant Intern - Education Statistics (Bachelor's Students) Job Location US-Remote | US-DC | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-Chicago | US-MD-Columbia | US-MD-Rockville | US-CA-Sacramento | US-WA-Seattle | US-MA-Waltham Job ID 13016 Job Location United States Category Internship Overview Join AIR as a Research Assistant Intern with our Education Statistics team during our 2024 Virtual Summer Internship Program. AIR's 2024 Virtual Summer Internship Program is designed to identify, attract, and hire the best collegiate talent who will drive creativity and innovation while enabling the organization to create a diverse and skilled talent pool. Spanning 10 - 12 weeks, AIR's paid summer program provides Interns with various learning and networking opportunities that enhance their skillset and build lasting professional connections. Our Education Statistics program focuses on the development, collection, analysis, and communication of international, national, and state statistics. Our team consists of experts with the mission to provide statistical evidence that is meaningful, timely, accurate, and trustworthy. The position will support a variety of projects in the program area. Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories. About AIR: Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world. AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone's unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here. Responsibilities The responsibilities for the position include: Conduct literature reviews to support projects and proposals Assist staff in the review, identification and development of scholarly information describing research findings Provide support to the operations of data collection, including activities related to interviewer training, user experience testing, and creating indicators of data collection. Conduct data analysis and reporting of survey results and methodological survey research. Participate in the collection, analysis, and review of research and evaluation data Develop spreadsheets and data bases to support project activities Analyze quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to the reporting and interpretation of findings Qualifications Education, Knowledge, and Experience: Must be a current student (for the duration of the internship) enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in such fields as economics, psychology, sociology, statistics, computer science, public policy, public health or other social science related fields. Experience with and/or knowledge of data collection and analysis methodologies and techniques, such as survey design, analysis of program administrative data, and conduct of structured interviews, observations, and focus groups Know